Oct 3, 2024
With the responsibility for over 60 per cent of public infrastructure, and few revenue streams, urban municipalities find it more difficult each year to run balanced budgets and provide their residents with the resources they need. Municipalities have been feeling this monetary pinch for some time, whether it’s through PST on construction, or dated property assessment procedures unsupportive of proper taxation. In this provincial election, SUMA wants to see future governments increase and create new revenue streams for urban municipalities.
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